Wood Science and Technology Workers

No experience is required for entry-level wood science workers. Scientists and engineers must earn a degree and complete an internship or receive other on-the-job training.

The main personal requirement for success in this field is the ability to communicate well. The ability to understand and use scientific theory is also important in this career, as are curiosity and persistence in your work habits. Finally, an interest in wood and conservation issues is a plus. Workers in this industry should be environmentally aware, as their industry is contingent on the preservation and proper use of wood as a renewable resource.